How far is Kanab, UT from Layton, UT?

The driving distance from Kanab, UT to Layton, UT is about 334.6 miles (538.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.9 miles (448.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
334.64 mi
05h 13m
Flight
278.85 mi
448.76 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.85 mi
Kilometers
448.76 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
334.64 mi
Kilometers
538.55 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Layton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM MDT
Return by in Kanab
Thu, Apr 23, 10:45 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kanab
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive Layton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:32 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kanab
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fillmore
UT

City in and county seat of Millard County, Utah, United States

From Kanab
167.1 mi
02h 36m
To Layton
167.5 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kanab and Layton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kanab and Layton.

  1. 1

    Start on 100 East

    58 m · 6 sec · 100 East

  2. 2

    Continue on Center Street

    2103 ft · 1 min · Center Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 300 West

    30 mi · 41 min · 300 West

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    36.7 mi · 44 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    20.4 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward I 15 North

    2452 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    229.1 mi · 3 hr 50 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 126 North: Layton Parkway

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Layton Parkway

    144 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Layton Parkway

    651 ft · 16 sec · Layton Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1779 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Gentile Street

    1338 ft · 31 sec · Gentile Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gentile Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kanab and Layton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
235 mi · 70%
300 West
66.7 mi · 20%
North Main Street
10.1 mi · 3%
I 15 North
0.46 mi
Center Street
0.4 mi
Main Street
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

229 mi · 03h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.7 mi
278.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fillmore
02h 36m from Kanab
Leave By
6:32 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kanab and Chance Rain Showers near Layton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kanab to Layton?

The road trip is about 334.6 miles (538.5 km) and usually takes 05h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fillmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.1 miles from Kanab and 167.5 miles from Layton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 278.9 miles (448.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:32 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.98 one way or $91.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kanab and Chance Rain Showers near Layton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kanab and Layton. Straight-line distance: 278.85 mi (448.76 km).

Kanab

#1 Kanab

City in and county seat of Kane County, Utah, United States

Population4,983
Coordinates37.0474900, -112.5263100
Altitude1515
CountryUnited States
Layton

#2 Layton

The most populous city in Davis County, Utah.

Population79,012
Coordinates41.0602200, -111.9710500
Altitude1326
CountryUnited States
Start: South 100 East (-112.526438, 37.047488)
End: West Gentile Street (-111.97105, 41.060188)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 539 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.81 gal
44.7 L · about $45.98
Round trip
$91.95
23.62 gal · 89.4 L
Estimated CO2
105 kg one way
Round trip: 209.9 kg / 463 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $45.98 $91.95
Mid-grade $4.23 $49.97 $99.94
Premium $4.55 $53.72 $107.45
Diesel $5.41 $63.92 $127.83

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Utah · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kanab and Layton. The current time is 00:17:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.